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MESA/Boogie

Description

The Mesa/Boogie PowerHouse Reactive Load Attenuator puts tone and feel first while preserving the magic of your tube amp in all its harnessed-volume glory. Featuring an expanded version of the reactive load found in the CabClone IR series, the PowerHouse attenuator protects your amp's power section and operates in much the same way as your favorite speaker cabinet does, but allows you to run silently and safely when a live speaker cab cannot be used. Set to Load or Speaker, any signal can be put through the 1/4" line out on the rear panel to your destination of choice, from impulse response players to additional amplifiers. In Speaker mode, two 1/4" speaker jacks function just like those on your amplifier. In both cases, the attenuator is active and can be used to reduce the output of amplifiers safely. A voicing switch rounds out the front panel and includes normal, bright and warm settings on the 3-position mini toggle.
MESA/Boogie PowerHouse Reactive Load Attenuator Black 4 Ohm
MESA/Boogie PowerHouse Reactive Load Attenuator Black 4 Ohm
MESA/Boogie PowerHouse Reactive Load Attenuator Black 4 Ohm

Features

  • Rated for amps up to 150 watts
  • Attenuator Switch provides 4 levels of power/volume reduction, -4 dB, -8 dB, -12 dB and -16 dB
  • -16dB Level Control allows infinite power/volume reduction down from the -16 dB position
  • Speaker/Load Switch – Choose between using your live speaker cabinet or the internal reactive load
  • Normal/Bright/Warm Voicing Switch
  • One 1/4" Input Jack (From Amp Speaker Output)
  • Two 1/4" “To Live Spkr Cab” output jacks
  • Independent 1/4" Line Level “Dry” output jack (exact signal from amp’s speaker output) with Level Control
  • Fan cooled
  • Tall rubber feet - Allow PowerHouse to sit on top of most amps, clearing the handle

Specs

  • Dimensions: 8” W (with knobs) x 7.375” D x 3.5" H (with feet)
  • Weight: 4 lb

Warranty

5 Years Transferable parts/labor, 3 Years on Speakers, 6 Months on Tubes

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4.5

4 Reviews

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Saved me from regretting buying my new amp
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Pros
  1. Easy To Use4
  2. Excellent Sound3
  3. Portable2
  4. Warm / Comfy2
  5. Good Power Output1

Reviewed by 4 customers

  • Saved me from regretting buying my new amp

    5

    submitted10 days ago

    bySam

    fromMidwest

    I have a Soldano Astro head with a 2x12 cab and with 30w, my ears were wrecked at 1/4 volume and I wasn't happy with the tone. I did my research and took the expensive plunge buying this. It just freaking works. My amp sounds great and can be used at my non-arena sized gigs.

  • Allows me to dial in amp yet okay at lower volumes.

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byAaron

    fromHouston, TX

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Allows me to dial in dual rectifier and get tones in looking for out of the amp but play at normal levels at home for practice. Highly recommend!

  • Does the job but compresses tone a lot

    3

    submitted4 years ago

    byJosh

    fromLos Angeles, CA

    Does a great job reducing volume but at the cost of tone. Even on the lowest attenuation setting it compresses the sound of the amp a lot. My amp sounds much better at low volumes without the attenuator. I ended up returning it. If your amp has a master volume skip this product.

  • Helped me get the tone I want in a small space

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byRyan

    fromLos Angeles

    Super simple to use and set up!

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Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byJon

    fromundisclosed

    Hello. Which ohm model is compatible with a mesa dual rectifier 100 watt head?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    4 - 8 - 16. Look at the back.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byMatt

    fromLos Angeles

    Is this piece available today for pickup in the Los Angeles area?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    You can see if your local store has this in stock by using the link below the add to cart button.